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Healthy Minds Network: Measuring Mental Health and Well-being

in University Populations

Flourishing University Seminar, Queen Mary University of London

September 8, 2017

Daniel Eisenberg, Ph.D.University of Michigan

Friday, 15 September 17

Agenda

I. About the Healthy Minds Network (HMN)

II. Survey Data (Healthy Minds Study)

III. Economic Case for Student Mental Health

IV. Related Projects




III.Economic Case for Student Mental Health



Long-Term Agenda

Collect descriptive population data

Design and evaluate programs and interventions

How to invest most efficiently in mental health (and success and wellbeing) in

student populations?

Practitioners

Administrators

Policymakers

Students


Development of the Healthy Minds Network

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Dissemination Strategies

Webinar series

Research briefs

Data reports

Data interface (data.healthymindsnetwork.org)

College Mental Health Research Symposium

Partnerships (e.g., Active Minds, Jed Foundation, Center for Collegiate Mental Health, health IT companies etc.)


Data Reports


Healthy Minds Study

! Began in 2005! >150 campuses! >200,000 survey respondents

Main Topics! Mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, self-injury, suicidality, positive

mental health)! Lifestyle and health behaviors (e.g., substance use, exercise, sleep)! Attitudes and awareness! Service utilization! Academic and social environment

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~35% of Students Have an Apparent Mental Health Problem

0

25

50

75

100

Mild dep (PHQ-9)Major dep (PHQ-9)Moderate anx (GAD-7)Severe anx (GAD-7)Eating disorder (SCOFF)NSSI Suic. ideationAny problem

35

81616

712108

Source: HMS 2007-2014Note: Anxiety and eating disorders estimates based on 2013 and 2014 data only.


Prevalence of Mental Health Problems Increasing Over Time (?)


Large Variations across Campuses in Prevalence of Mental Health Problems


Comparisons Across Institutions (example: University of Michigan)


<50% of Students with Mental Health Problems Receive Treatment

0

25

50

75

100

Mild dep (PHQ-9)Major dep (PHQ-9)Moderate anx (GAD-7)Severe anx (GAD-7)Eating disorder (SCOFF)NSSI Suic. ideationAny problem

3953

424053

4547

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Source: HMS 2007-2014Note: Anxiety and eating disorders estimates based on 2013 and 2014 data only.


Even When Received, Treatment is Often Inadequate

• Among students with significant symptoms and treatment in past year, 57% received “minimally adequate” depression care• “minimally adequate” =4+ psychotherapy visits or 2+ months of

antidepressant medication

• Among all students with past-year depression, 22% received minimally adequate care

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Eisenberg, D., Chung, H. (2012). Adequacy of Depression Treatment in College Student Populations. General Hospital Psychiatry, 34(3): 213- 220.


Expansion of Survey in 2016 through Modular Format


Longitudinal Study: How does mental health predict academic success?

! Data: random sample of undergraduate and graduate students Baseline: 2005 (N=2,798)

Follow-up: 2007 (N=747)

! Outcomes: GPA, retention, credit hours

! Mental health: Depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (PHQ), eating disorders (SCOFF)

! Reference: Eisenberg, Golberstein, Hunt (2009). Mental Health and Academic Success in College. BE Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy.


Economic Case for Mental Health Services

1000 students

+40 students

+$8 million+$2 million

Cost < $1 million


Research-Practice Agenda

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How to invest most effectively in student mental health?


“Gatekeeper Training” Programs

• Evaluation of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for resident advisors (RAs)• PIs: Daniel Eisenberg and Nicole Speer• Funder: NIMH RC1 (2009-2011)

• 32-campus randomized trial to assess impacts on student communities

• Results in Lipson et al. (2014 J Adolescent Health)

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Investing in Mental Health: Opportunities to Do Better


More Information

Daniel Eisenberg: [email protected]

Healthy Minds Network team: [email protected]

Website: www.healthymindsnetwork.org


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